Average Train and tram drivers Salary in Dartford
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Dartford compares
If you're a train and tram drivers in the South East, the typical salary in 2025 was £76,715. That's 0.7% above what train and tram driverss earn nationally (£76,176). Factor in the South East's cost of living (3.2% above the UK norm) and a £76,715 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £74,336. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Dartford is £32,428, so train and tram driverss sit 136.6% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £76,715 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £74,336 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average.
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Train and tram drivers salary in areas near Dartford
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average train and tram drivers salary in Dartford?
The median train and tram drivers salary in the South East (which includes Dartford) is £76,715 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does train and tram drivers pay in Dartford compare to the UK average?
Train and tram drivers in the South East earn 0.7% above the national median of £76,176. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is train and tram drivers a well-paid job in Dartford compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Dartford is £32,428. Train and tram drivers in the South East earn £76,715, which is 136.6% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for train and tram driverss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Dartford. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.